Passed VCP 5.5 DCV. Whats next ?

Passed VCP DCV 5.5 on Oct 1st.
Oct 1 was the last date for the voucher too got from Stanly.

I dont have lots of experience in VMware except workstation. Prepared through lots of videos, small lab, Scots book.
Exam was not simple . But , I think its easier than MS exam

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What should I do next ? going for v6 ?

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scott28tt

Well done.

If I were you, and I wanted to progress further, I'd focus on getting more experience before thinking about other certifications.

When you're ready, VCP6-DCV is an obvious choice, then working towards the VCAP6-DCVs.

muneebkalathil

Currently in my company, we dont use vmware products. Most linux servers.
cant setup a lab now coz I am away from home. Only resource is a Laptop.

Is there any other free or really cheap resources for hands on lab.

Thank You

tmurphy3100

what session were you in last year? I was in the October 2015 session and I am curious for when my voucher expires.

scott28tt

tmurphy3100 wrote: »

I was in the October 2015 session and I am curious for when my voucher expires.

Probably this month seeing as they're usually valid for 12 months maximum.

scott28tt

muneebkalathil wrote: »

Currently in my company, we dont use vmware products. Most linux servers.
cant setup a lab now coz I am away from home. Only resource is a Laptop.

Is there any other free or really cheap resources for hands on lab.

Thank You

So the VCAP level is going to be very tough for you.

Why do you want VMware certifications if you cannot work with their products?

You always have access to these labs: VMware Learning Platform

greg9891

Congrats! can you go into more detail about study methods Thanks!

MitM

I don't see anything wrong with starting to learn the material for VCP 6, since it will help reinforce a lot of what you already learned from the VCP 5 exam.

As Scott asked though, what is your goal for pursuing VMware certification?

muneebkalathil

@scott @MitM

Main goal for doing VCP - Interested in virtualization/cloud and it was my dream to achieve VCP from last 2,3 yrs.

Got experience in KVM & HyperV .

I want to change my career to virtualization/cloud oriented.

muneebkalathil

@greg.

Stanly Class helped me alot in introducing VMware products and doing many tasks.
Next, CBT, Plural sight, youtube videos .
Small lab

16 GB RAM , AMD Fx 4100 processor. 2TB HDD.
Scott Lowe BOok 5.5

muneebkalathil

@tmurphy

I am not sure which class.
THe voucher was valid for a year and oct 1 was the expiry date.

MitM

muneebkalathil wrote: »

@scott @MitM

Main goal for doing VCP - Interested in virtualization/cloud and it was my dream to achieve VCP from last 2,3 yrs.
Got experience in KVM & HyperV .

I want to change my career to virtualization/cloud oriented.

Good reason to keep learning then

I'd start studying for VCP6. 16GB in a machine is good. You can use VMware Workstation to nest ESXi hosts. I prefer multiple systems with shared storage, but that doesn't seem to be an option for you.

DAVIS NGUYEN

Congrats!

greg9891

Hey I was in the Stanly course from Oct to Dec and I thought the voucher I have lasted for 24 months. Can anyone confirm the same.

DPG

They are good for 24 months.

Extended Access Guarantee (24 months) - Included
24 months of access to your download and/or key. This does not extend the duration of time-limited licenses (if applicable).
Expires: 2018-10-26

greg9891

@DPG

Good that's great because I plan to sit the VCP 5.5 in January and I would have hated for my exam voucher to expire.